A social media post intended to portray JD Vance unfavorably has generated significant online discussion after users responded with contrasting images and commentary about both the vice president and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) background.
A user identified as “YungPut1n” shared side-by-side high school photographs on the platform X on Sunday, featuring Newsom and Vance.
The original post appeared designed to present Vance in an unflattering manner compared to Newsom’s image.
The photograph of Newsom depicted him seated while reading a newspaper, dressed in a button-down shirt, jacket and plaid scarf.
The image of Vance showed him in a bathroom setting with two female students, posing near men’s urinals while displaying what observers described as a casual demeanor.
The post’s author seemingly believed the comparison would reflect negatively on Vance’s character or background. However, numerous X users responded with alternative perspectives on the photographs and the politicians’ respective histories.
Several users shared post-high school images of Vance wearing his Marine Corps uniform, highlighting his military service background.
Other responses focused on contrasting the life stories and origins of both political figures.
One user said, “Gavin: 2 marriages, 1 divorce self confessed adulterer. JD: 1 stable marriage.”
“JD: Served 4 years as